Gwen Schiff

UCF

Oct 2 (Thu)

7 PM

Position:
Pin Attacker
Height:
6-0
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Urbana, Ill.
High School:
Urbana High School
Major:
Management

Career Highs:
Kills: 1 at Utah (9/29/24)
Digs: 1 at Utah (9/29/24)
Total Blocks: 1 at Utah (9/29/24)
Points: 1.5 at Utah (9/29/24)
Cumulative Career Statistics:
Kills: 3
Digs: 2
Blocks: 2
Points: 4.0

2025 (SOPHOMORE):

Gwen Schiff is a sophomore outside hitter with the Buffs.

2024 (FRESHMAN):

Played in a total of six matches and saw action in 12 sets
Reached all of her career highs of 1.5 points, one kill, a dig and a block at Utah (Sept. 29)
Played in all five sets against the nail-biting match against Washington (Sept. 8)

HIGH SCHOOL:

Graduated from Urbana High School in Urbana, Ill. In 2024
Due to a freshman year injury, did not played freshman, sophomore or senior year
Was a member of the National Honors Society
Competed in volleyball, diving, and track and field
Played club for Prime Time (2016-2022, 2024; Coach Cliff Hastings) and Illini Elite (2022-2023; Coach Michelle Erins)
Named to President's Day Classic All Tournament Team (18 Premier) (2024)
Named to Prep Volleyball Class of 2024 Top 150 list
Ruby Division winners AAU nationals, 15th place 17 open (2023)
Selected to the 2022 AAU National Volleyball Championship All-Star Team (16 Club)
Selected to Nike President's Day Classic All-Tournament Team (16 Premier)(2022)
Selected to Nike President's Day Classic All-Tournament Team (15 Premier - INDY) (2021)
Selected to Nike's President's Day Classic All-Tournament team (14-premier) (2020)
Was a USAV NTDP participant year-round (2021-2023)
Played for USA NTDP Great Lakes Accelerator (2023)
Played for the USA Great Lakes All Region team (2022) and helped her team to a second place finish

PERSONAL:

Gwenyth Samantha Schiff is the daughter of Any and Sam Schiff
Has one older brother, Collin, and one younger brother, Oliver
Her most thrilling sports moment was getting second place at USAV All Star Regionals in 2022
Favorite hobbies and pastimes include shopping, reading, hoking, swimming, yoga
Names her biggest sports hero as Serena Williams because she broke barriers in women’s sports, and her determination is inspiring
Wants to travel to Europe
Favorite foods are fruit, pancakes and sushi
Favorite musicians are Jhené Aiko and Brent Faiyaz
Fun Fact: Did competitive gymnastics for five years
After CU, wants to travel the world
Chose CU because she fell in love with the staff, coaches, facilities and resources. The campus views are incredible, and CU provides great academic opportunities.